Different authors use different definitions of operative mortality rate when reporting results of their operations. Four definitions used in current literature were applied to our own series of 578… (More)

The purpose of this study was to examine the presentation and management of strangulated hernia. The clinical course of 54 patients was recorded. Twenty-one patients (39%) presented after 48 h from… (More)

Excision of a cervical rib in patients with the thoracic outlet syndrome has been the subject of debate. One surgeon's experience of 23 cervical rib excisions is presented. Ten operations produced a… (More)

Severe cases of hidradenitis suppurativa affecting the perineum and gluteal regions may be treated successfully by 'deroofing' the sinus and fistulae tracts. These lie in the dermis and are partly… (More)